i have a nord lead 2 and a few other synths and i bought them just to play with, but now i want to get a bit more in-depth with them..is there any software/hardware where you can hook the synth up to the laptop and play the synth and it will be recorded for editing, and then more can be added to it as..
i hope that makes sence!!
the main bits of kit that might be of any use is a roland sh101, quasimidi sirius and a yamaha sy55..i think the quasimid has a sequencer in it but not capable of doing what i mentioned above.

i have a nord lead 2 and a few other synths and i bought them just to play with, but now i want to get a bit more in-depth with them..is there any software/hardware where you can hook the synth up to the laptop and play the synth and it will be recorded for editing, and then more can be added to it as..

My favorite is Ableton Live. You can download a demo version for free and use it for two weeks before you decide to pay for it.

i have a nord lead 2 and a few other synths and i bought them just to play with, but now i want to get a bit more in-depth with them..is there any software/hardware where you can hook the synth up to the laptop and play the synth and it will be recorded for editing, and then more can be added to it as..

My favorite is Ableton Live. You can download a demo version for free and use it for two weeks before you decide to pay for it.

cheers for that how exactly does it work?is it easy enough to use, i have seen some screenshots of cubase sx and it looks mighty difficult.thanks for your time

In short, there is a Midi part, which means your Midi synths, like the Nordlead, can play the notes (pitch, duration, volume, etc)
There is mostly a part in which you can record the audio, edit this, mix it, etc.

It means you have to have Midi AND Audio In and Outs!!!

Then there is the possibility to use VST(i), which are synths, samplers, FX, etc to be used in your set up.

Ableton also provides sampled sounds...

In fact, two weeks is rather short to learn it
But you find out what it can do.

In short, there is a Midi part, which means your Midi synths, like the Nordlead, can play the notes (pitch, duration, volume, etc)
There is mostly a part in which you can record the audio, edit this, mix it, etc.

It means you have to have Midi AND Audio In and Outs!!!

Then there is the possibility to use VST(i), which are synths, samplers, FX, etc to be used in your set up.

Ableton also provides sampled sounds...

In fact, two weeks is rather short to learn it
But you find out what it can do.

Wout

great insight there thanks. i might be a bit knackered then as my laptop does have the usb to midi interface but no audio in.i assumed that would go through the midi..silly me..back to the drawing board again i think

what software is best for a novice?is it best to record the sound directly then basically have the laptop doing the music or to record via midi so the pc is the sequencer?what software is best for these 2 methods.

Pros: If you don't like the sequence playing with a piano sound, it is easy to switch to an organ sound. Easy to edit individual note events
Cons: Sometimes you might have MIDI timing issues, if your PC is sending too much MIDI data to your synths at the same time. MIDI portamento, pitch bend, and other realtime MIDI controller messages in addition to Velocity, Note Number, etc. can all add up.

Record Audio

Pros: Straightforward compared to MIDI for simple recording. Can mix in audio clips of cats meowing and stuff. For live performance, playback of audio is more reliable than MIDI playback and is not limited by bandwidth (don't have to worry about too much data). In the old days, electronic musicians were using tape to play back audio tracks. Then they switched to self-burnt CDs. Now people are using iPods, other MP3/audio file players, and Ableton Live.

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